September 23, 1871

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Features

Fire Extinguishing Apparatus

The Loss of My Spectacles

Important Patent Decision

The Aged Pilgrims' Asylum

Farrell's Improved Lamp Wick

George's Clamp Pen Holder

Fair of the American Institute

On the Psychic Force

Sinclair's Mill Pick Holder

Evens' Safety Stove for Railway Cars

Butler's Adjustable Window Sash

What Constitutes Patentable Novelty?

A Defect in Marine Engineering

Mr. Highton and the New York Times

Ammonia Motive Power for Organs

The Perils of Gun Cotton

Important Trademark Decision

The Staff of Life--The Breadmakers of the American Metropolis

The State of the Manufacturing Trades

Recent American and Foreign Patents- September 23, 1871

Official List of Patents—September 23, 1871

Issued by the U. S. Patent Office

Applications for Extension of Patents- September 23, 1871

Departments

Letters

Correspondence- September 23, 1871

Departments

Business and Personal- September 23, 1871

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